Happy Vegan Lunar New Year 2015

Over a billion people around the world will be celebrating Lunar New Year 2015, the Year of the Sheep. Festivities for this auspicious occasion, considered one of the most important holidays in many Asian communities throughout the world, will begin on Thursday, February 19th.

Known for their gentleness and kindness, the sweet vegan sheep are symbolic of harmony and peace. Thus, in 2015, the Year of the Sheep, we can expect the world to become calmer, more serene, and many positive changes to occur. Furthermore, as the sheep zodiac sign is known for its creativity, 2015 is also a time for appreciating and cultivating beauty around us.

Traditions during this special holiday that is celebrated over 15 days include spending time with family, giving lucky money in red envelopes to children and elders, hanging red lanterns and decorations in the home and streets, and enjoying the famous dragon dance and other delightful activities.

May 2015 bring much peace and tranquility to Earth and to all her inhabitants as more people discover the benefits of the compassionate vegan diet. We send our forever love and deepest gratitude, Supreme Master Ching Hai, for saving this precious planet and offering all beings an opportunity to reach our ultimate happiness and to live in harmony. We pray the new year brings You much bliss, excellent health and success on Your noble mission.

In speaking of God, or the Supreme Spirit, Master instructs us to use original non-sexist terms to avoid the argument about whether God is a She or a He.

She + He = Hes (as in Bless)
Her + Him = Hirm (as in Firm)
Hers + His = Hiers (as in Dears)

Example: When God wishes, Hes makes things happen according to Hiers will to suit Hirmself.

Supreme Master Ching Hai loves all expressions of inner beauty. It is why She refers to Vietnam as “Au Lac” (ancient name of Vietnam and means “happiness”) and Taiwan as “Formosa" (meaning beautiful). Master feels that using these names brings spiritual elevation and luck to the land and its inhabitants.

Our inspiration

The inspiration for this publication is Supreme Master Ching Hai, world-renowned spiritual leader, humanitarian, best selling author, poet, and artist. She lovingly conveys Her vision of caring friendship among all countries and co-inhabitants of the Earth. Supreme Master Ching Hai donates the proceeds from Her creative works to many charitable projects around the world to help humans in need and protect our vulnerable animal friends.

A global pioneer in safeguarding the planet and our future, Supreme Master Ching Hai unconditionally devotes Her time, finances and energy to remind us of our inner goodness and reverence for all of God’s creation....read more